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Sen. Brooks Condemns Hate Attacks on Long Island Churches
Sen. John Brooks
June 18, 2017
Today Senator John Brooks condemned recent hate crimes targeting local churches. The Senator spoke on behalf of the communities he represents:
"A civil society does not accept defacing a house of worship in any manner, and messages meant to intimidate or offend their members are especially egregious. Our community is united in condemning these acts and seeking justice regarding perpetrators of hate crimes."
News report here: https://www.apnews.com/348f8c5502bf4b8f8c26f62ec9ffdec9/Police:-3-churches-on-Long-Island-hit-with-Satanic-graffiti
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